Clitheroe

Overview

Top site for fishing

Top site for watersports

A valley campsite on the Lancashire borders.

Set in Lancashire’s glorious Ribble Valley, south of the Forest of Bowland our Clitheroe Club campsite enjoys a parkland setting close to the River Ribble. A tranquil oasis among the trees of the Edisford Riverside Picnic and Recreation Area, this campsite is popular with families.

The 80 pitch site caters for all types of unit and offers a good range of facilities for campers. The adjacent river offers swimming, canoeing and fishing opportunities. You can walk from the site too along the river to Waddington, Great Mitton or further.

A little over a mile from the campsite, Clitheroe is a bustling market town. Its castle dominates the local skyline and within its 16 acre site you’ll find the castle keep, a Labrynth and children’s playground. Clitheroe is also developing as Lancashire’s food town. Cowman’s Famous Sausage Shop is here – choose from over 75 flavours of sausage. And don’t miss the Clitheroe Food Festival in August.

The Ribble Valley is steeped in mystery and legend, fable and folklore. At Pendle Hill follow in the footsteps of the Pendle Witches who were involved in the most famous witchcraft trials in English history and for the younger campers there's a witch hunt held on site.The Tolkein Trail takes you on a walking tour past Stonyhurst College where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was schooled and where J.R.R Tolkein penned some of The Lord of The Rings. The historic Whalley Abbey and Sawley Abbey are also worth visiting.

North of Clitheroe campsite, the Forest of Bowland is ripe for exploration on foot or by bike. There’s also horse riding, fishing and bird watching available.

Worth Noting

Some pitches are sloping and chocks will be required. Please be aware that the Hardstanding pitches on this site comprise of a grass covered reinforced plastic hardstanding.

The site is excellent & very well looked after by Gerald & Maureen I cannot understand the bad...

Peter,Shirley & Tilly the dog (Club Member)stayed Aug 2014

This review is for Clitheroe

The site is excellent & very well looked after by Gerald & Maureen I cannot understand the bad reviews. the 'hard standings' are chippings covered with mesh & grass Although it can get a bit muddy after heavy rain. It does not cause great problems.This is one of the best Club sites & does not deserve these bad reviews.We go to CLITHEROE 6 or 7 times per year & have never been disappointed.

The hardstandings need to be replaced with stone pitches especially on the lower pitches which...

Mrs A Leadbetter (Club Member)stayed Oct 2014

This review is for Clitheroe

The hardstandings need to be replaced with stone pitches especially on the lower pitches which were boggy despite little rain. The toilet blocks are in desperate need of refurbishment. We wouldn't even use the showers because of the state of the floor. This wasn't a cleanliness issue, it was more a need for replacement.

This sadly was a big disappointment.

Andy (Club Member)stayed Oct 2014

This review is for Clitheroe

This sadly was a big disappointment.
Sites hard standings are anything but! Boggy, overgrown and embedded plastic mesh made for more of a swamp.
Staff were not particularly welcoming.
Worst part though was the facilities block. Not only were they extremely dated, they were disgustingly grubby and dirty. The floor is grimy with dirt and they obviously dont get anytbing other than a bare minimum clean.
Raised points above with club but just got a pretty standard "We'll pass it on" reply so I wouldn't expect anytbing to change..
Not for me

Q and As

Q: When can I book for next year?

A: Club Members can book online from 6th November for the 2015 season. Non members can book from 8th January 2015.

Q: Do I get to choose my own pitch?

A: Wherever possible, you will be able to select your own pitch however in busy periods, the choice may be limited. Holiday Site Managers will take in to account any special requests you have made, however they cannot guarantee these requests will be met.
If you are unhappy with your pitch, the Holiday Site Manager will try to re-pitch you, where possible, on a remaining pitch of the type you have booked.

Q: I have a converted unit – will you accept me on your sites?

A: If your caravan, motorhome or trailer tent is not of a proprietory make, please send clear photographs to the Club’s UK Club Sites Department at Greenfields House, for consideration by the Sites Director.

Q: How do I pay the balance of my booking?

A: The balance of your booking is payable on arrival at site. For itinerary bookings, i.e. bookings with more than one stay, the balance for each stay will be payable on the relevant site.

Q: When can I arrive on my pitch and when must I leave?

A: Your pitch will be available after 12 noon on your arrival day and will need to be vacated by 12 noon on your final day, unless you make arrangements with the Holiday Site Manager in advance. Some sites have limited parking, so if you arrive early you may be asked to return later. Please try and arrive before 8pm. If you’re delayed, please let the site know by calling them directly.